Smith v. Janda Ex Rel. Janda

OPINION

Opinion by

SARAH B. DUNCAN, Justice.

Christopher Richard Smith and the City of Schertz appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment on the grounds of sovereign immunity. We hold the City and Smith are immune from suit and therefore reverse the trial court’s order and render judgment dismissing the cause for lack of jurisdiction.

Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

Delbert Janda, as next friend of Hannah Janda, sued the City of Schertz and Christopher Richard Smith for damages arising out of a collision between Hannah Janda’s automobile and the ambulance being driven…